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The English Language Center offers student-centered academic English courses year round. Through the Global Bridge program, conditional admission is available for all undergraduate majors as well as a variety of graduate programs. Interactive ESL and Global Bridge classes emphasize the skills needed for university success, including active listening, academic reading and writing, group discussions and projects, and oral presentations. Outside of class, the friendly Gonzaga community is committed to global engagement and welcomes diverse viewpoints. Regular social activities, conversations partners/groups, intramural sports, and community service projects offer even more opportunities to have fun and engage with the global community.

Gonzaga would love to welcome you to our global community. Together we explore the world of language and culture with projects, presentations, and classroom community. Our classes and extra-curricular activities focus on strong connections to community and learning together. You can expect assignments and activities that challenge you in new and exciting ways, both personally and academically.

The English Language Center (ELC) has hosted more than 3,000 students from over 70 countries around the world.

Faculty Qualifications

ELC instructors are trained, fully-certified professionals. All faculty members have a master’s degree or higher in TESL or a related field, including both ESL and EFL experience. Our faculty have taught in the Central African Republic, Colombia, Ecuador, England, Japan, Peru, Poland, Spain, Zambia, the United Arab, and in many states in the U.S. Full-time faculty teach classes for both the MA|TESL program and the ESL Program. This cutting-edge integration means that our ESL students have access to both highly trained, experienced teachers and master’s candidates eager to learn.

Housing

While attending the ELC, students have the option to live in on-campus dormitories or off-campus residences. Students living on-campus will be close to classes, campus activities, and other students – both American and international. For students who prefer a more independent lifestyle, off-campus residences provide more privacy and offer opportunities to interact with people in the community outside the campus environment. Students are encouraged to make their housing arrangements as soon as possible due to the limited amount of space available. The school may provide information about private off-campus apartments; however, it is the students’ responsibility to make their own arrangements. For more information, contact isss@gonazga.edu

Surrounding Area

Gonzaga University is located in Spokane, Washington, the second largest city in the state. Campus is a short walk from downtown so students are near shopping, restaurants, and activities. Spokane is also near nature, located next to the Spokane River and with 5 ski mountains and 76 lakes in the area.

About the College/University

Established in 1887, Gonzaga University is a private, Jesuit Catholic university located in beautiful Spokane, Washington. Gonzaga is committed to educating the whole person - mind, body, and spirit- and the Gonzaga experience includes opportunities to participate in clubs and organizations and truly be part of our Global Community. Gonzaga offers over 75 fields of study. The value of a Gonzaga education is evident through exceptional acceptance rates into prestigious graduate programs, including medical and law schools; one of the highest CPA exam pass rates in the nation; job placement in corporations such as Microsoft, Boeing, Nike, and Hewlett-Packard; and consistently glowing reviews in national publications such as U.S. News & World Report, The Princeton Review’s The Best 373 Colleges, Barron’s Best Buys in Education, and Kiplinger’s 100 Best Values in Private Colleges. In addition, Gonzaga’s School of Engineering and Applied Science is ranked 28th (tie) best undergraduate engineering program nationwide by US News & World Report and USA Today College ranked our School of Business Administration as one of the Top 10 Schools to Study Business for 2015-16.

Conditional Admission / Credit Courses

Conditional Admission to the university is available for qualified students.

Academic English Program

About This Course

Gonzaga ESL classes are centered on experiential learning. At all levels, students get out and connect with the Gonzaga community. Classes are also learner centered at their heart, which means that you are an active part of the learning process and will have many opportunities to become involved. Your teaching team thoughtfully coordinates the classes and customizes your learning experience through projects, field trips, and activities. The program includes weekly student-led discussion groups that are followed with targeted, individualized corrective feedback. Students have many opportunities to be classroom and small group leaders and give dynamic presentations.

ESL Levels 1-5 and Global Bridge/Undergraduate classes nurture a learning community that supports and challenges students. The program asks all students to engage actively in the learning process and find their own unique and meaningful ways to contribute to the classroom, campus, and Spokane communities.

Course Data

CLASS SIZE:

7-12 Students

CLASS LEVELS:

5 Levels

COURSE LENGTH:

8,16,24,32 Weeks

MINIMUM AGE:

18 Years Old

REQUIREMENT:

High School Graduate

VISA INFORMATION:

I-20 Issued Upon Admission

HOUSING:

On-Campus ResidenceOff-Campus Residence

Dates

2018

8 WEEKS:

5/16 - 8/10

8/22 - 10/12

10/17 - 12/12

16 WEEKS:

5/16 - 10/12

24 WEEKS:

5/16 - 12/12

Fees

APPLICATION FEE

US$ 50

TUITION FEE (2018)

8 WEEKS

US$ 3,060

16 WEEKS

US$ 6,120

24 WEEKS

US$ 9,180

32 WEEKS

US$ 12,240

HOUSINGPLACEMENT FEE

N/A

HOUSING FEE

LENGTH

HOMESTAY

DORMITORY / ON-CAMPUS APARTMENT

OFF-CAMPUS RESIDENCE

8-32 WEEKS

N/A

US$ 1250-1900 Per Session

US$ 750 Per Session

Airport Pickup Service

US$ 10 (Spokane International Airport - (GEG)

Remarks / Other Information

Dates and Fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.Application fee is non-refundable.

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